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Junkie XL On Scoring With Cubase

The series is essentially a free master class in Holkenborg’s approach to scoring – which he’s used in scoring films like Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool and Tom Raider. … Read More Junkie XL On Scoring With Cubase

February 23, 2019February 23, 20191 Comment

Junkie XL Explains The ‘Chardonnay Buy’, Plus The Future Of Film Scoring

Holkenborg discusses how he built up his fantastic collection of synths, the difference between a ‘coffee buy’ and a ‘chardonnay buy’ and more.… Read More Junkie XL Explains The ‘Chardonnay Buy’, Plus The Future Of Film Scoring

February 11, 2019February 11, 20195 Comments

Junkie XL Brass (Sneak Preview)

“I needed to build my own sample libraries,” notes Holkenborg, “and that’s why we’ve gotten to the point of creating my own brass library together with Orchestral Tools.”… Read More Junkie XL Brass (Sneak Preview)

February 5, 20194 Comments

Junkie XL On Three Ways To Improve Your Studio

Holkenborg is known for film scoring, and his video reflects this, focusing on three relatively cheap ways he’s improved the way his studio works and sounds. … Read More Junkie XL On Three Ways To Improve Your Studio

October 9, 2018October 9, 20187 Comments

Junkie XL + Sasha ‘Breezer’ Song Breakdown

Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg) shared a new video, a breakdown of a dance music collab with Sasha, Breezer (2003).… Read More Junkie XL + Sasha ‘Breezer’ Song Breakdown

September 11, 2018September 11, 20183 Comments

Tomb Raider Soundtrack Breakdown With Junkie XL

Composer Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg) breaks down one of his cues from the Tomb Raider soundtrack. … Read More Tomb Raider Soundtrack Breakdown With Junkie XL

March 23, 2018Leave a comment

5U Modular Synthesis Masterclass With Junkie XL

Composer Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) walks through a patch example on his massive 5U modular synthesis wall. … Read More 5U Modular Synthesis Masterclass With Junkie XL

August 25, 20174 Comments

Junkie XL’s 5U Modular Synthesizer Performance

This video captures Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) demonstrating his approach to working with his massive 5U modular synthesizer wall.… Read More Junkie XL’s 5U Modular Synthesizer Performance

August 18, 2017August 18, 201720 Comments

Junkie XL On His Favorite Plugins & Effects

Junkie XL takes a look at his favorite software synths and audio effect plugins.… Read More Junkie XL On His Favorite Plugins & Effects

August 12, 201737 Comments

The Unique Synthesizers Of Junkie XL

In the latest episode of his Studio Time series, composer Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL), demonstrates a few of the more unique synths in his studio.… Read More The Unique Synthesizers Of Junkie XL

July 28, 2017July 28, 201716 Comments

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